Presentation
Shortness of breath and hypotension. History of terminal renal failure.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Calcific constrictive pericarditis
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Extensive calcifications of the pericardium.
From the case:
Calcific constrictive pericarditis
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Extensive calcifications of the pericardium.
Case Discussion
Pericardial calcifications are common in patients with constrictive pericarditis. While its etiology is mostly idiopathic, it is linked to postsurgical and post-radiation changes. Prior radiation and abnormal left ventricular function are predictors of poor overall survival. The pericardial calcifications per se have no impact on patient's survival 2.